The duo released their debut LP, Purple Naked Ladies, digitally on December 20, 2011. A physical copy was released on January 31, 2012, making it the first physical release on Odd Future's own record label, Odd Future Records. To date, three singles have been released from the album: "Love Song -1," "They Say," and "Cocaine". On February 1st, 2012 The Internet released a free EP consisting of 4 bonus songs that were originally intended for the physical copy and is available for download on www.oddfuture.com.
Penthouse Cloud
The Internet Lyrics
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They shot another one down
Does it even matter why?
Or is it all for nothing?
Father, oh lord in heaven, is this how you saw it?
When you made your creation, is this what you wanted?
Is this what you wanted?
Maybe we'll never know
Or maybe we'll find paradise in the sky
When we die
Took her to the moon last night
Let a little, wait a little, why?
Left everything else but high
No plans on coming home
Father, oh lord in heaven
This is what you've started, it's your creation
Is this what you wanted?
Is this what you wanted?
Rather watch the world burn down from a penthouse cloud, real talk
But if this is what you want i'll fight 'til
The smoke-filled skies make the days turn night, then what?
Maybe when the world burns down and the clouds
Turns black and the sky turns white and the days turn night
It's a war outside, it's a war outside, it's a war outside
Or maybe we'll find paradise in the sky
When we die
The lyrics of The Internet's song "Penthouse Cloud" reflect on the state of the world today and how there is a sense of hopelessness and futility in trying to understand the violence and chaos that surrounds us. The opening lines refer to the news reporting another shooting, and the singer questions whether it even matters anymore or if it's all for nothing. The lyrics then shift to a more spiritual tone, as the singer questions whether this is the world that God intended and wonders if we will ever find paradise in the sky when we die.
The second verse takes a more personal approach, as the singer talks about taking someone to the moon and leaving everything else behind but the high of the experience. Again, the song turns back to questioning the nature of creation and whether this is what God intended. The end of the verse echoes the sentiment of the chorus, as the singer talks about "watch[ing] the world burn down from a penthouse cloud."
The chorus reflects on the two opposing viewpoints presented in the song. The first is the desire to escape the chaos and watch from a safe distance in a luxurious penthouse. The second is the hope that maybe we'll find paradise in the afterlife when the world burns down. Ultimately, the song leaves the answer to these questions ambiguous, suggesting that maybe we'll never know the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you see the news last night?
Asking if you witnessed the latest event of violence reported in news media.
They shot another one down
Someone was killed by police or gun violence.
Does it even matter why?
Asking whether the reason behind the event was significant.
Or is it all for nothing?
Wondering whether the constant cycle of killings will ever lead to meaningful change.
Father, oh lord in heaven, is this how you saw it?
Rhetorically asking if this is what God intended for humanity.
When you made your creation, is this what you wanted?
Questioning whether the world and the actions that take place in it align with the creator's intentions.
Is this what you wanted?
Reiterating the previous question, seeking an answer from a higher power.
Maybe we’ll never know
Acknowledging that we may never truly understand the purpose or plan behind the constant violence in the world.
Or maybe we’ll find paradise in the sky
Contemplating the possibility of a peaceful afterlife—a comforting thought in the face of harsh realities on Earth.
When we die
Speculating as to when we might experience an idealistic version of existence.
Took her to the moon last night
Using the metaphor of the moon to represent a heightened emotional state, perhaps through drug use or other means.
Let a little, wait a little, why?
Jumbled phrasing that alludes to a hazy, intoxicated feeling.
Left everything else but high
Describing the experience of being solely focused on the sensation of being high or altered.
No plans on coming home
Implying that the substance use/escape from reality is an ongoing trend without an end in sight.
This is what you’ve started, it’s your creation
Blaming a higher power for the tumultuous state of the world.
Rather watch the world burn down from a penthouse cloud, real talk
Expressing a desire to observe the chaos and destruction of the world from a safe, removed vantage point.
But if this is what you want i’ll fight ’til
Acknowledging that, despite the personal desire to disengage from the world's problems, there may be a sense of responsibility to try and make a difference.
The smoke-filled skies make the days turn night, then what?
Speculating on what happens when the pollution and destruction of the world reaches a point where it disrupts daily life.
Maybe when the world burns down and the clouds
Similar to other lines, considering the possibility of a world-ending event.
Turns black and the sky turns white and the days turn night
Painting a vivid image of a world without the usual appearance of a daytime sky.
It’s a war outside, it’s a war outside, it’s a war outside
Repeating the phrase several times to emphasize the metaphorical battle taking place in the world.
Or maybe we’ll find paradise in the sky
Returning to the hopeful possibility of finding peace and comfort in an afterlife.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network
Written by: CHRISTOPHER GOLDSMITH, MATTHEW MARTIN, PATRICK PAIGE II, STEVE LACEY, SYDNEY BENNETT
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